Digital Accessibility
UND is committed to a welcoming living, learning, and working environment. Part of that commitment is, was, and will continue to be making our information technology and digital content accessible for all.
UND's efforts towards this goal of improved digital accessibility is lead by The University Committee for Title II Digital Accessibility.
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is civil rights legislation that protects the rights of people with disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA, all public entities, including UND, have an obligation to ensure our programs, events, and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Web and other digital content forms an important part of UND’s programs and services and so must be accessible as well.
WCAG 2.1 AA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
In 2024, the Department of Justice clarified what “accessible” means in the digital space by issuing regulations specifying the technical standard for accessibility as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. These regulations apply to web content, including:
- Websites and any documents or media hosted on a website
- Content within Blackboard and other learning management systems
- Software/SaaS accessed through a web browser
- Social media accounts
- Mobile apps
How to Make Your Digital Content Accessible
Coming Soon: Deque University On-Demand Training!
Documents
- Document Accessibility Guidelines
- PDFs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Accessible, UND-branded Templates